Did I fuck up?

Recently bought the Jskis allplay (great wave: maximum nut) in 164.
I'm 5'8 and like 135lbs and really a beginner in the world of jib. Was this too short?
Last season I had some black crows at 178 that extremely clunky to spin. Maybe I bought these Js too short in relapse?
I've been at school so I haven't seen them in person yet but I was given a point of reference and they seem decently below my eyes.
If they're too short will it fuck up the butter zones? Is 171 a better choice?

Probably haven't fucked up too too bad. Like it's been said before, generally you want your size of ski to be the top of your head or higher depending on skill level. Give em a go and if you don't like them you can always sell em.

IceHubMost people, myself included, tend to go for skis that are the same height as you are. Which means 171 would probably be your best choice. I'm 5'11 and I'm rocking a pair of 184 poachers.

Mind you most of the time it's the type of ski you should look for, not the length of the ski. It's like buying a shoe, you don't get one that's several sizes bigger or smaller.

I guess my thought was that I needed something as small as was reasonable to be able to solidify my spins.
Are there problems problems I should expect from shorter skis?
It is worth noting that I am guilty of impulse buying these skis because of the graphic. Never skied Js before even thought I've been eyeing whipits for some time. I'd really be better off framing these skis because I can't bear the thought of a single scratch on the topsheet.

hubbardsI guess my thought was that I needed something as small as was reasonable to be able to solidify my spins.
Are there problems problems I should expect from shorter skis?
It is worth noting that I am guilty of impulse buying these skis because of the graphic. Never skied Js before even thought I've been eyeing whipits for some time. I'd really be better off framing these skis because I can't bear the thought of a single scratch on the topsheet.

Only real problem for you specifically w your height and length is probably stability on jumps tbh. Otherwise you should be fine

The big difference you will have is speed of spinning vs maneuverability. I would say stick with those 164s for now. Remember you have 3 days to use your skis and if you are unhappy just take the bindings off and ship them back to us for a longer ski! Our moneyback guarantee means you have the chance to try your skis and figure out if you need that extra length for buttering, or that shorter swing weight and time! Either way thanks for supporting Jskis and welcome to the team!

J_skisThe big difference you will have is speed of spinning vs maneuverability. I would say stick with those 164s for now. Remember you have 3 days to use your skis and if you are unhappy just take the bindings off and ship them back to us for a longer ski! Our moneyback guarantee means you have the chance to try your skis and figure out if you need that extra length for buttering, or that shorter swing weight and time! Either way thanks for supporting Jskis and welcome to the team!

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Noted, I’ll give them a shot for a couple of days. Probably wiser to actually try em. Thanks!

Oct 15 2018 1:39AM

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